The band is notably influenced both by 90s post-grunge as well as by 80s dirty hard rock and glam metal, with several critics noting their debt to Guns n' Roses. Cut to almost five years later after Winkler met the guys, and Hinder built a healthy regional following. They released an independent album, titled 'Far From Close', which sold out several thousands of copies. The band was the object of an honest-to-goodness bidding war between three different major labels that resulted in its major label debut, titled 'Extreme Behavior', coming out to much commercial success in 2005.
True to the group's origins in Austin Winkler's cover band, Hinder has released several covers of songs that have inspired the band. Examples include "Bed of Roses" (by Bon Jovi), "Born to be Wild" (by Steppenwolf), "Take Me Home Tonight" (by Eddie Money), and "Thunderstruck" (by AC/DC). Their debut album included the huge hit (and perhaps their best known original song) "Lips Of An Angel", and said album has been triple-platinum certified by the RIAA.
Although receiving mixed to negative critical reviews for 'Extreme Behavior', setting up a pattern for them as being critical whipping boys, "Lips of an Angel" was a rock smash. It topped both the Top 40 Pop Radio Chart and the Digital Download Chart, also putting the group on the top of multiple radio, video and digital charts including Yahoo, iTunes, and MSN. Facing near impossible expectations put on them, with rambunctious live performances stoking the flames, Hinder's sophomore album, 'Take It To The Limit', proved somewhat of a commercial disappointment by comparison. However, the group still moved hundreds of thousands of records and featured a strong glam metal-esque sound that many fans loved.
The band was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2007. After the release of 'Take It To The Limit' in 2008 and 'All American Nightmare' in 2010, though, issues between frontman Winkler and the rest of the band had taken their toll. Finally, on November 20, 2013, it was announced via Loudwire that the band had parted ways with Winkler, the statement saying that there was no animosity towards him but that they just felt it was time to move on. The former Hinder singer has had struggles placing him in rehab before. Saving Abel’s Jared Weeks has often played with the re-jiggered group, and their future is somewhat uncertain though with more studio material promised as of early 2015 (with ex-producer Marshal Dutton being their current singer).
Albums
'Far From Close' (2003)
'Extreme Behavior' (2005)
'Take It To The Limit' (2008)
'All American Nightmare' (2010)
'Welcome to the Freakshow' (2012)
'When the Smoke Clears' (2015)
2) Hinder is a Black Metal band from Netherlands. They have released a full length album, Doodendraad in 2017.
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Lost In The Sun
Hinder Lyrics
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Why'd you call me at all 'cause I'm with her now
You know you were hard to get over
I finally forgot our first time somehow
Hey
Don't bring it all back to me
Hey
You know, that summer we smoked in the sun
You know, it's only because we were young
That we promised to always remember
And we'd wind up together forever
But looking back we sure had some fun
A summer lost in the sun
No I don't think it's right that I see you
I'm tempted but taken I'm with her now
Just get over me baby you need to
If you don't we'll end up in a mess somehow
I'm going under getting over you
I fooled myself by thinking we were through
In "Lost in the Sun" by Hinder, the lyrics describe the complicated feelings of someone who is confronted with a past love. The singer reflects on a summer seven years ago when they were with their previous partner, and the memories they shared smoking in the sun. They recall the promises that they made to always remember one another and dreamt of being together forever. However, now in the present day, the singer finds themselves in a new relationship, and their ex calls them, reminding them of their past. They acknowledge that they were hard to get over and that they finally forgot their first time together somehow, but they feel tempted to relive their memories.
The song conveys the message that letting go of the past and moving forward is necessary for growth and that holding onto memories can hinder personal progress. The singer struggles with their past feelings and desires, leading them to question the choices they have made to solidify their present. They acknowledge that the past was enjoyable, but the present is real, and they must choose to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been seven years since that summer
Reflecting on the amount of time that has passed since the events of the song
Why'd you call me at all 'cause I'm with her now
Questioning why the other person is reaching out when the singer is currently in a committed relationship
You know you were hard to get over
Admitting that the other person was difficult to move on from
I finally forgot our first time somehow
Acknowledging that time has passed and the memories have begun to fade
Hey
An interjection to get the other person's attention
Don't bring it all back to me
Asking the other person to not revisit past experiences and feelings
Hey
An interjection to get the other person's attention
I know this is hard to see
Recognizing that the other person may struggle to understand the singer's perspective
You know, that summer we smoked in the sun
Recalling fond memories of spending time together during a specific summer
You know, it's only because we were young
Acknowledging that the relationship was largely based on the naivete and impulsiveness of youth
That we promised to always remember
Reminiscing about promises made in the past
And we'd wind up together forever
Recalling a shared hope of being together long-term
But looking back we sure had some fun
Acknowledging that, despite the relationship not lasting, good memories were made
A summer lost in the sun
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of that time together
No I don't think it's right that I see you
Admitting that seeing the other person puts the singer in an uncomfortable and potentially compromising position
I'm tempted but taken I'm with her now
Acknowledging attraction to the other person but emphasizing commitment to the current partner
Just get over me baby you need to
Encouraging the other person to move on from the past relationship
If you don't we'll end up in a mess somehow
Warning that dwelling on the past may lead to complications in the present
I'm going under getting over you
Expressing the difficulty of moving on from the other person
I fooled myself by thinking we were through
Admitting that the singer may have prematurely believed the relationship was over
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AUSTIN WINKLER, BRIAN HOWES, ROSS HANSON
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